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General moped information |
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Model name
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Vespa LX 50 |
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Model year
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2008 |
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Category
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Scooter |
| Price as new | US$ 3199. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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Rating
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3.6 View the detailed rating of value for money, design and look, reliability, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
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Engine and transmission |
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Displacement
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49.4 ccm (3.01 cubic inches) |
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Engine type
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Single cylinder, four-stroke |
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Power output
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4.2 HP (3.0 kW)) @ 8750 RPM |
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Torque
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3.5 Nm (0.4 kgf-m or 2.6 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM |
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Top speed
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62.8 km/h (39.0 mph) |
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Bore x stroke
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39.1 x 41.4 mm (1.5 x 1.6 inches) |
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Valves per cylinder
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2 |
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Fuel system
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Injection |
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Fuel control
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Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
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Ignition
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Electric and kick start |
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Lubrication system
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Wet sump, |
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Cooling system
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Air |
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Gearbox
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Automatic |
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Transmission type
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Belt (final drive) |
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Clutch
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Automatic dry centrifuge with damper buffers |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Frame type
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Load-bearing steel chassis with welded structural supports |
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Front suspension
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Single arm with helical spring and dual effect hydraulic single shock absorber |
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Rear suspension
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Coil spring and dual effect single shock absorber |
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Front tire
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110/70-11 |
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Rear tire
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120/70-11 |
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Front brakes
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Single disc |
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Diameter
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200 mm (7.9 inches) |
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Rear brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake) |
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Diameter
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110 mm (4.3 inches) |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Dry weight
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102.0 kg (224.9 pounds) |
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Power/weight ratio
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0.0407 HP/kg |
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Overall length
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1755 mm (69.1 inches) |
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Other specifications |
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Starter
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Electric & kick |
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